Savory Stuffed Butternut Squash (Print Version)
Hearty butternut squash filled with farro, kale, walnuts, cranberries, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect festive main.
# Ingredients:
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1 butternut squash
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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⅓ cup finely diced red onion
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1 clove garlic
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2 cups chopped baby kale
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1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
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4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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4 teaspoons maple syrup
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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½ cup cooked farro
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⅓ cup chopped walnuts
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½ cup dried cranberries
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2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place squash, flesh side down, into a 9x13-inch baking dish and add 2 cups water. Bake until a fork easily pierces the squash, about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Remove from oven, place each half on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, and top each half with butter pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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While the squash bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add kale and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a bowl.
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To the bowl with the cooked kale mixture, stir in Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
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Add the cooked farro, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss the mixture to evenly coat all ingredients.
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Divide the farro mixture evenly between the two cooked squash halves. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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Top each squash evenly with crumbled goat cheese and return to the oven for an additional 3 minutes.
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Garnish the stuffed squash with additional goat cheese, fresh thyme, or parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
# Helpful Notes:
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Stuffed butternut squash can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.